MHA guidelines: Mandatory face cover, fine for spitting, medical insurance for workers
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday issued “National Directives” for COVID-19 management which includes wearing a face cover at all times in work and public spaces, as well as a fine for those found spitting in public spaces. The guidelines issued by the MHA will be enforced by district magistrates across the country through fines and penal action […]
India fast-tracks HCQ supplies to UAE, leverages drug to get test kits elsewhere
After supplying to most affected countries such as the US, Spain and the UK, India is all set to bulk supply hydroxychloroquine and paracetamol to close allies Russia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan and key partners in Latin America and Africa. A shipment of HCQ is also being sent to Dominican Republic, the current President of the UN Security […]
News on TV channel got migrants to gather at Bandra station in Mumbai: Minister Nawab Malik
New Delhi: Maharashtra’s Minority Affairs Minister Nawab Malik said it was a television news channel spreading misinformation about railway services resuming that led to migrants gathering at the Bandra station in Mumbai Tuesday during lockdown. Speaking to ThePrint, he also said the Narendra Modi government should come up with a clear policy on migrants who are stuck […]
Two civilians injured in cross border shelling in J-K
Srinagar: Two civilians were injured in cross border shelling in Manjakote sector of Rajouri district. Station House Officer Manjkote, Manzoor Kohli told that two civilians were injured after Pakistan violated ceasefire by shelling in Manjkote sector. He identified the injured persons as Mohammad Rafiq, son of Ali Hayder Khan, and Sania Shabir, the 13-year-old daughter of […]
New lockdown guideline issued: What it means for you
The government on Wednesday issued revised guideline to be followed during the extended lockdown period till May 3. While several things have been kept suspended to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease Covid-19, the government has allowed others which have a direct impact on the lives of the common people. As per the revised guideline, […]
Trump halts WHO funding over handling of coronavirus; UN says ‘not the time to reduce resources’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he was cutting off U.S. payments to the World Health Organization during the coronavirus pandemic, accusing the organization of failing to do enough to stop the virus from spreading when it first surfaced in China. Trump, who had telegraphed his intentions last week, claimed the outbreak could have been contained at its […]
Lockdown Guidelines: Some Activities, Including Procurement Of Agri-products, Farming, Allowed From April 20
Agricultural, horticultural-related activities, farming and procurement of agri-products will be allowed from April 20 even as India remains under a nationwide lockdown till May 3, the Ministry of Home Affairs in its latest guidelines said on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his fourth address to the nation on Coronavirus pandemic, had on Tuesday said […]
‘Not the time’ to reduce WHO resources, says UN chief
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday it was “not the time” to reduce resources for the World Health Organization after President Donald Trump halted US funding over the body’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Guterres said in a statement it was “not the time to reduce the resources for the operations of the […]
Covid-19 lockdown: 13 activities that will remain suspended till May 3
The government on Wednesday issued a revised set of guidelines for citizens and state governments to follow during the course of Covid-19 lockdown which has been extended till May 3. The announcement for extending the lockdown was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation – the fifth since the Covid-19 […]
If you have flu symptoms, tell us — new health ministry advice to detect more Covid-19 cases
New Delhi: The health ministry Tuesday asked people with influenza or flu-like symptoms to report themselves. “This is done to detect positive cases in the field, as early as possible,” said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, at a press briefing. He said people can report themselves either by calling the call […]